Automation Engineer Apprentice – Digital Manufacturing

Transfo Services; Leeds; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation and engineering company is seeking an Automation Engineer Apprentice in Leeds. This position involves optimizing and automating manufacturing processes, integrating automation equipment, and ensuring data security. Successful candidates will receive on-the-job training from Schneider Electric and off-the-job training through Cranfield University. Applicants should possess strong communication skills and a willingness to learn about Industry 4.0 technologies. Join a diverse team and develop your engineering capabilities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary & Attractive Bonus Scheme

Employee Share Ownership Programme

Pension Scheme & Generous Life Assurance

28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays

Flexible Working Arrangements

Access to Health & Wellbeing Support

Qualifications

• Understand safe and secure working of automation equipment and cybersecurity compliance.
• Communication protocols for automation equipment.
• Project management skills to deploy new automation activities.

Responsibilities

• Automation system design and integration, from AGV to robots/cobots.
• Ensure data integrity and compliance with cybersecurity.
• Networking & connectivity management.
• Continuous improvement of production processes utilizing Industry 4.0 technologies.

Skills

Understanding of automation equipment

Communication protocols

Project management skills

Adaptability to complex problems

Flexibility in production environment

Inquisitiveness about manufacturing processes

Education

Minimum of 112 tariff points

5 GCSEs including Maths, English, and a STEM subject

A level in Maths at grade B

Job description

A leading automation and engineering company is seeking an Automation Engineer Apprentice in Leeds. This position involves optimizing and automating manufacturing processes, integrating automation equipment, and ensuring data security. Successful candidates will receive on-the-job training from Schneider Electric and off-the-job training through Cranfield University. Applicants should possess strong communication skills and a willingness to learn about Industry 4.0 technologies. Join a diverse team and develop your engineering capabilities in a supportive environment.